Saaleck Castle, Bad Kösen

Only two round towers remain of 12th century Saaleck castle. The original owners were the margraves of Meissen.

High above a narrowing of the Saale Valley, the castle is situated. This location was the reason behind the popular German folk song ”An der Saale hellem Strande“. Beautifully situated, it provides a first-hand impression of mediaeval castle architecture.